Elements and Performance Criteria
- Develop plan
- Develop production plan incorporating identified requirements
- Incorporate a calendar of operations for each production cycle in the plan
- Draw up schedules indicating the timing of purchases and use of inputs and services used in production
- Develop a post-harvest program for each stock category
- Establish environmental controls and security arrangements according to workplace procedures
- Determine requirements for stock production
- Establish cultured or held stock production targets for each stage or component of operations consistent with marketing and business plans and sustainable aquaculture practices
- Obtain current information on government regulations relevant to farm ownership and production to ensure policies and procedures are compliant
- Assess production facility requirements to achieve production plan targets
- Research mechanisation or automation of process or activity, including the use of specialised contract services for potential inclusion in stock production plan
- Determine labour and equipment requirements to achieve stock production targets
- Determine handling, harvesting and on-farm transport requirements for all stock
- Develop production plan incorporating identified requirements according to biosecurity regulations
- Incorporate a calendar of operations for each production cycle in the plan
- Draw up schedules indicating the timing of purchases and use of inputs and services used in production
- Develop a post-harvest program for each stock category
- Establish environmental controls and security arrangements according to workplace procedures